Real time trader demographics and statistics in the US
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Real time trader gender statistics
30.2% of real time traders are women and 69.8% of real time traders are men.
- Male, 69.8%
- Female, 30.2%
Real time trader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.8% |
| Female | 30.2% |
Real time trader gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,228
Female income
$94,382
Real time trader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real time trader positions over time. Currently, 30.2% of real time traders are female.
Real time trader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2011 | 66.62% | 33.38% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2013 | 68.31% | 31.69% |
| 2014 | 68.33% | 31.67% |
| 2015 | 68.41% | 31.59% |
| 2016 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 32.50% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 29.72% |
| 2019 | 67.84% | 32.16% |
| 2020 | 70.05% | 29.95% |
| 2021 | 69.76% | 30.24% |
Real time trader related jobs gender ratio
We compared real time traders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Real Time Trader | 70% | 30% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Real time trader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real time traders is White, which makes up 67.7% of all real time traders. Comparatively, 15.8% of real time traders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of real time traders are Black or African American.
- White, 67.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.8%
- Black or African American, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Real time trader race
| Real time trader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Real time trader race and ethnicity over time
See how real time trader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real time trader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.39% | 7.62% | 4.43% | 13.65% |
| 2011 | 73.33% | 7.50% | 4.22% | 12.80% |
| 2012 | 73.49% | 7.14% | 3.95% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 72.47% | 7.45% | 4.20% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 72.43% | 6.86% | 4.35% | 14.24% |
| 2015 | 71.07% | 7.83% | 4.50% | 14.16% |
| 2016 | 72.98% | 7.03% | 3.98% | 13.98% |
| 2017 | 71.73% | 6.88% | 4.60% | 14.62% |
| 2018 | 72.76% | 6.38% | 4.26% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 72.35% | 6.34% | 4.79% | 14.61% |
| 2020 | 69.45% | 6.76% | 5.17% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 67.69% | 6.59% | 5.50% | 15.80% |
Real time trader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real time traders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino real time traders have the lowest average salary at $96,502.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $104,234 |
| White | $106,286 |
| Black or African American | $97,458 |
| Asian | $112,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,502 |
Average real time trader age
See how the average age of real time traders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real time trader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Real time trader age breakdown
The average age of real time traders is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the real time trader population.
Real time trader age breakdown
| Real Time Trader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Real time trader educational attainment
The most common degree for real time traders is bachelor's degree, with 74% of real time traders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Real time traders by degree level
| Real time trader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Real time trader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real time traders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $139,753 annually. With a Doctorate degree, real time traders earn a median annual income of $128,735 compared to $122,242 for real time traders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $139,753 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $85,387 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $122,242 |
| Doctorate Degree | $128,735 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $88,198 |
Real time trader employment statistics
Most real time traders work for a public in the utilities industry.
Company size where real time traders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real time traders work.
Real time trader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Real time trader jobs by company type
Employees with the real time trader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real time traders prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Real time trader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 5% |
Real time trader jobs by industry
The most common industries for real time traders are utilities, energy and manufacturing.
Real time trader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 24% |
| Energy | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Real time trader turnover and employment statistics
Real time trader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real time traders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real time trader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real time trader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average real time trader tenure
The average real time trader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 real time traders resumes in Zippia's database.
Real time trader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Real time trader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real time traders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Real Time Trader | 5.13% | - |
| Registered Representative | 5.67% | 17,622 |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 6.79% | 84,539 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Similar real time trader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Representative | 5.67% | 17,622 |
| Commercial Lines Insurance Agent | 6.79% | 84,539 |
| Yellow Pages Space Sales Person | 9.53% | 33,784 |
| Travel Coordinator | 17.39% | 22,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by real time traders
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Vietnamese, 25.0%
Real time trader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Vietnamese | 25.0% |
